Calendula is a plant that has been used in cosmetology and medicine since time immemorial.

In the people it is often possible to meet him underan alternative name - "marigolds." The flower does not require complex care, in many areas it is grown as an ornamental flowering plant or spontaneously grows like a weed. Inflorescences are harvested in the middle of the flowering cycle. If desired, in any modern pharmacy you can buy them in dried form, also sold tincture of calendula. Against acne is used more often, because it is not only inexpensive, but also a completely natural remedy.

What is the use of calendula?

This plant has disinfectingproperties and well relieves inflammation. Accelerates calendula and the process of renewing the skin, and also contributes to its purification. Equally effective are the remedies based on the plant in question for dealing with inflamed pimples, blackheads and black dots. But keep in mind that the pharmacy tincture contains too much alcohol, and it should be used with caution, without deviating from the prescription. Otherwise, you can overdo or even burn the epidermis. Calendula-based products can be used not only for skin cleansing in inflammatory processes, but also for open wounds.

Pharmacy Calendula tincture: application, instructions and recipes

If you want to cleanse your skin three times a daywipe problem areas of calendula on alcohol. Tincture buy in the pharmacy and use in undiluted form, before the procedure thoroughly wash and dry with a clean towel. To apply tincture it is necessary to point, greasing with a wadding stick each pryshchik. If in time you notice the appearance of scaling in these areas, refuse for some time from the procedure, as the skin is over-dried. The tincture of calendula against acne can be used not only in its pure form. It is not difficult to prepare a lotion yourself. To do this, in 200 ml of clean warm water you need to dilute one tablespoon of honey and tinctures of calendula. The mixture is thoroughly mixed, the finished composition is stored in a refrigerator in a sealed container. Diluted tincture of calendula against acne

can be used and as a compress. To do this, warm up the lotion, soak a clean cloth and apply it to the inflamed skin, then leave it for 10-20 minutes.

How to make calendula tincture at home

Prepare marigolds and can be at home. Homemade tincture of calendula against acne in its properties will be no worse than acquired in the pharmacy. In a small container we place fresh inflorescences and pour vodka at the rate of 2 tablespoons per 100 grams of liquid. The container should be sealed, kept in the dark for about a week. Then strain using gauze, let it brew for a couple of days in the dark place. You can prepare a cleanser without alcohol. This tincture of calendula, the use of acne which also gives good results, can be made from dry or fresh inflorescences. One glass of boiling water will require at least 4 tablespoons of flowers. Infusion on the water can be used to wipe the skin without restrictions, as it is not able to dry the epidermis.